This second generation Wi-Fi smart color thermostat is ideally suited for the connected home. Its packed with smart features, a customizable color touch screen and a simple, DIY set up. You can control the thermostat using the touch screen and change the background color to match your paint color or personal preference or use your tablet or computer. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection, or use the free app for smartphone/Tablet to mange the thermostat remotely. Intelligent alerts help to keep your equipment running at peak performance by sending you air filter and humidifier pad Change reminders, and also to notify you of extreme high or low indoor temperatures and humidity. 1) View local weather – daily forecast on screen and 5 – Day forecasts on app, 2) fully flexible progamming options, 3) Auto change from heat to cool – automatically determines if your home needs heating or cooling to provide maximum comfort, 4) reliable, secure network ensures app availability, 5) permanent/temporary/vacation hold – adjust temperature to suit your schedule.Works with Amazon Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately)Check to see if your new thermostat qualifies for a utility rebate.Note:Does not work with heat pumps with electric baseboard heat (120-240 volts)Customizable touchscreen in full Color with easy to read numbers and text, view your local weather including indoor and outdoor relative humidity levelsFlexible programming options available based your home or small business schedule, or based on your utility company’s peak rate pricing through their demand response programsReceive intelligent alerts like air filter change reminders, humidifier pad replacement reminders, high/low temperature warnings, and status of internet connectionEnergy Star Certified